The State Planning Commission will hold six public hearings to gather comments on the draft Final State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment. These hearings are being held under the State Planning Act (N.J.S.A. 52:18A-202(c)) and State Planning Rules (N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.2). Click here to view the schedule of public hearings. To...
Updated on 8/26 to add PSE&G work on a section of N. Gaston Road (milling, paving and striping). Date: Thursday, August 28 Work Hours: overnight, 8 pm start Location: N. Gaston Road, between Main Street and Union Ave (Rt. 28) All work is weather permitting. NJ American Water will continue working on the water main...
You may have noticed some recent changes along the Peters Brook Greenway path behind the Van Fleet Gardens, between Grove Street and N. Bridge Street. These updates are part of a new habitat restoration project, led by the Environmental Commission and funded by a $20,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey and the PSEG Foundation. About the...
August 18 update: Two vendors have inspected the facility, and a purchase order will be prepared this week. The necessary remediation work is limited in scope and anticipated to be completed by Labor Day. The library will reopen once air quality testing, mandated by the NJ Department of Health (Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health),...
The Recreation Committee invites residents ages 55 and older to a FREE community luncheon on Sunday, October 5! Enjoy a delicious lunch from local restaurants and share your ideas to help shape next year’s senior programs (classes, events, and activities). Date: Sunday, October 5 Time: 12 to 2 pm Location: American Legion Post 12, 232...
August 15 update: Great news! The project is now complete, and the final inspection is set for this Monday. We’re almost ready to open the playground, but for now, please keep an eye out for the caution tape around the new features. This playground is not quite ready for play just yet. Exciting news for...
NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: August 18 to August 22 Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Locations: Somerset Street (main installation) and Veterans Memorial Drive (service renewals)
Project updates August 22: Workers will be applying paint remover to the exterior walls of the portico (main entrance). Access to the building will remain open, but please use caution when entering or exiting the building. August 15: We’re working on the portico (Borough Hall’s main entrance) from today through Tuesday. Please use the right...
Good news! The pool at Walck Park will stay open an extra week. As a reminder, the pool at Lepp Park will close for the season at 6 pm, on August 17. Updated schedule The pools are open daily, weather permitting. Michael Lepp Pool 22 Park Avenue Claude Walck Pool 100 Walnut Street June 21...
A notice is hereby given that sealed Bid Packets will be received by the Borough of Somerville for the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM prevailing time at Somerville Borough Hall, 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 at which time and place...
Note: Updated on August 13 to add PSE&G striping schedule. This street restoration work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 14 Work hours: 7:30 am start Locations Putnam St (Post St to N. Clark Ave) N. Clark Ave (Main St to Union Ave) S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Adamsville...
Amending Ordinance #2733-24-0506 Chapter 45, Alcoholic Beverages, Article 1, Licensing, Regulations Section 7; Fees Subsection A, Paragraphs 1 & 2 Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey amend Chapter 45; Alcoholic Beverages, Section 7 Fees of the Borough Code as codified, be...
Update: Added PSE&G paving schedule on August 5. PSE&G PSE&G will finish paving these streets on Thursday, August 7, weather permitting. This work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 7 Work hours: 11 am to 4 pm Locations S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Richards Ave (Main St to...
UPDATE: Somerville library is temporarily closed to the public. All programs are cancelled this month. Please stay tuned for further updates. The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out the August calendar to learn more about these programs. [Note: click on Choose, next to Filters, and select the...
You're invited to National Night Out, the Police Department's largest community event of the year! This annual event aims to bring the community together to take a stand against crime in local neighborhoods. Date: Tuesday, August 5 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Carol Pager Park (Green Street) What to expect Bring your families to...
July 31, 1:45 pm: All pools and spray parks are now closed. July 31, 12 pm: We are expecting severe storms and flash flooding this afternoon and evening, and suggest moving cars from low-lying areas to higher ground. Parking is free in all municipal lots (except Lot 8), starting at 1 pm today. Paid parking...
July 29 update: PSE&G changed the paving locations (edited below). -------------------------------- NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project, installing water mains overnight: Mountain...
The Somerville Police Department is launching a Virtual Community Watch program, and we’re inviting residents and business owners with outdoor security cameras to take part. Many people already have security cameras on their homes or businesses. These cameras may capture important footage that could help solve crimes nearby, but often neither the camera owner nor the police...
The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use! Schedule your free home energy assessment today and start saving on energy costs. The Somerville Environmental Commission, in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and PSEG, is spreading the word about this no-cost, no-obligation opportunity for renters and homeowners. The assessment is simple. A licensed professional will assess...
NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation NJ American Water continues working on the water main construction project, from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25: Installing a water main overnight on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street...
Registration is open through Sunday, August 3 for our entry-level soccer program for students in grades 1 to 8. This is the perfect way for kids to learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy the thrill of team sports! From September 20 to November 1, players will participate in weekly practices and Saturday games, competing...
Save the date! We are hosting a New Jersey Property Tax Relief Filing Event on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street). This event is for residents aged 65 and over or those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. State representatives will assist residents with...
NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. They will also start installing an underground pipe (jack and bore operations) across the NJ Transit Raritan Valley line...
The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in July! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Blocks and Bricks Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks. Time: 10 am Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30...
NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. Note: crews will not be working overnight from July 3 into July 4. They also will not work on...
